Sweden's 'one grain solution' for natural salt reduction
Saltwell has potassium chloride naturally locked into the salt meaning it can cut sodium without the bitterness usually associated with potassium, says its manufacturer Salinity.
Archives for March 14, 2018
UK mulls single-use plastic tax
The UK government has launched a consultation on approaches to reducing plastic waste, with fiscal measures including a tax on single-use plastics on the agenda.
BioTechnologies on developing 80% plant protein from a waste product
Thanks to a patent-protected process, Russian firm BioTechnologies has developed a high-value plant protein from sunflower press cakes. "Most people are burning them but we can offer something interesting," it says.
Eurofins QC lab fined for falsifying water testing results
Eurofins QC has been sanctioned for violations related to falsified and mishandled discharge water test results.
MHP seeks to acquire French poultry processor
Ukraine poultry giant MHP is in talks to acquire crisis-ridden French poultry processor Doux Group as a part of a strategy aimed at boosting broiler sales outside Ukraine.
Export opportunities in China and the Middle East: ‘You can’t afford to ignore this’
With booming populations and a growing taste for Western foods, are China and the Middle East the El Dorado for European food exports? FoodNavigator put the question to two experts.
High-fibre diet may help reduce diabetics' blood sugar levels
Dietary fibre could help to promote gut bacteria that help control their blood-sugar, according to a new study in Science.
Sciex allergen screening method gets initial AOAC backing
Sciex’s method for analyzing food allergens has received initial backing from AOAC International.
FDA seeks views on EU shellfish control system
The US Food and Drug Administration is inviting public comment on the view that the European Union’s Shellfish Safety Program is equivalent to the US system.
Organic meat higher priority for Irish consumers
Organic, free-range, high animal welfare standards and no hormones or antibiotics are proving to carry more weight with meat-eaters in Ireland, a study by the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, has found.
Shortfall in soft drinks levy attributed to ‘aggressive’ reformulation
Income earned from the impending soft drinks levy will be less than half that announced by the UK government after drinks makers moved to cut sugar content in their products sooner than expected.